Water Supply to Be Cut Off in Parts of Bishkek for 15 Hours on August 20

Residents in several districts of Bishkek are advised to prepare for a prolonged disruption to their drinking water supply. On August 20, the water service will be completely suspended from 9 a.m. until midnight, affecting a significant portion of the city.

The shutdown is a necessary measure to facilitate the relocation of water pipelines, a task associated with ongoing work on the heating network. The interruption will impact a wide range of facilities, including residential buildings, educational institutions like schools and kindergartens, healthcare facilities, and various industrial and social service buildings.

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On August 20, from 9:00 to 00:00, the supply of drinking water will be stopped in part of Bishkek.

The affected areas are clearly defined and include a substantial part of the city's central and western regions. Specifically, the water outage will cover sections along Chuy Avenue, Frunze Street, Tynystanov Street, Chingiz Aitmatov Avenue, and the area between Jibek Jolu Avenue and the Ala-Archa River. Streets such as Tursubekov, Bayalinov, and Abdrakhmanov will also be without water.

"Bishkekwater canal" has issued an apology for the inconvenience this will cause. The municipality urges residents and organizations within the affected zones to store sufficient drinking water in advance to mitigate the impact of the 15-hour suspension. The city administration provided the information regarding the planned water outage.

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"Bishkekwater canal" apologizes for the inconvenience caused and asks residents and organizations to stock up on drinking water in advance.